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H.R. 3531Passed HousePUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Women Who Worked on the Home Front World War II Memorial Act

Conflicts and wars · District of Columbia · Monuments and memorials
Sponsor
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
D · DC
Key facts
Introduced: May 25, 2021
Chamber: House
Cosponsors: 12
Congress: 117th
Latest action · Oct 18, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 540.

Summary

Women Who Worked on the Home Front World War II Memorial Act

This bill authorizes the Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation to establish a commemorative work on federal land in the District of Columbia in commemoration of the commitment and service represented by women who worked on the home front during World War II.

The foundation shall be solely responsible for the acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, establishing the commemorative work.

The establishment of the commemorative work shall be in accordance with the Commemorative Works Act.

The bill prohibits federal funds from being used to pay any expense for the establishment of the commemorative work.

Summary by Congressional Research Service.

Floor Votes

House Roll Call #428 · Dec 9, 2021
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House Roll Call #428 · Dec 9, 2021
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Timeline

  1. Oct 18, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 540.
  2. Oct 18, 2022
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin under authority of the order of the Senate of 10/14/2022 without amendment. With written report No. 117-189.
  3. Oct 18, 2022
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin under authority of the order of the Senate of 10/14/2022 without amendment. With written report No. 117-189.
  4. Jul 21, 2022
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  5. May 11, 2022
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 117-297.
  6. Dec 9, 2021
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  7. Dec 8, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  8. Dec 8, 2021
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 - 1 (Roll no. 428).
  9. Dec 8, 2021
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 - 1 (Roll no. 428).
  10. Dec 8, 2021
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7545)
  11. Dec 1, 2021
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  12. Dec 1, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3531.
  13. Dec 1, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6738-6740; text: CR H6738)
  14. Dec 1, 2021
    Ms. Leger Fernandez moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  15. Dec 1, 2021
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 141.
  16. Dec 1, 2021
    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-197.
  17. Dec 1, 2021
    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-197.
  18. Nov 17, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
  19. Nov 17, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  20. Nov 17, 2021
    Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
  21. Oct 14, 2021
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  22. Jul 5, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
  23. May 25, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  24. May 25, 2021
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E571-572)
  25. May 25, 2021
    Introduced in House

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